Patient Care Technician
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Description
Join our 6A General Surgery team as a Patient Care Technician in our Night Program!
In this role, you’ll work 12‑hour overnight shifts from 1830–0630 as part of a supportive, team‑driven unit with countless opportunities to learn and grow. Our department is known for its culture of excellence, celebrated through multiple DAISY Award–winning nurses, ACES Award recipients, and a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, high‑quality care. If you have prior patient experience and are looking for a meaningful overnight position where your contributions truly make an impact, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities\:
- Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
- Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
- Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.
- Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following\: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
- Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.
- Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
- Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
- Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.
- Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.
- Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
- Support department projects and quality initiatives.